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RECE-vii; ■ - STAT1896»F Arkansas 

 Office of the Oox ernor 



N/zifr ( uptt'tl Jim Guy Tucker 



March 8, 1996 



R. Max Peterson 

 Executive Vice President 

 International Association of Fish 



and Wildlife Agencies 

 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 544 

 Washington, DC 20001 



Dear Mr. Peterson: 



Arkansas, like the nation, is blessed with a rich diversity of 

 fish and wildlife resources, and it is up to each and every one 

 of us to ensure that this legacy is passed on to future 

 generations. I am pleased to endorse an initiative which I 

 believe can help us with this challenge: "Teaming With 

 Wildlife: A Natural Investment." 



As a committed sportsman and lifelong outdoor enthusiast, I am 

 aware of the successes of the Sport Fish and Wildlife 

 Restoration Acts. In Arkansas we struggle each year to find 

 sufficient revenues to prevent further declines in our fish and 

 wildlife populations, to ensure high quality outdoor 

 recreation, and to meet the rising need for conservation 

 education. 



The Fish and Wildlife Diversity Funding Initiative will allow 

 other wildlife enthusiasts to contribute to wildlife 

 conservation programs that will have far reaching benefits for 

 nongame species. 



This concept provides a fair and innovative approach for 

 funding conservation and outdoor recreation in the United 

 States. Just as sportsmen and women have supported 

 conservation for over 50 years, "Teaming With Wildlife" offers 

 an opportunity for all outdoor enthusiasts to contribute their 

 share toward conserving our wild heritage. 



As this legislation begins to move through Congress, I will be 

 pleased to help in any way I can. 



Sincerely, 



Jim Guy T\V:ker 

 JGT/lg/vj 



